Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The Grim Reaper seems to have (1)__________ in Europe during the 14th century. It was during this time that Europe was dealing with what was then the world's (2)_________ pandemic, the Black Death, believed to be the result of the plague. It is estimated that about one-third of Europe's entire population (3)__________ as a result of the pandemic, with some areas of the continent suffering far greater losses than others. The original outbreak of the plague occurred during 1347-51, and outbreaks then (4)____________ several other times after that. So, death was something that the surviving Europeans had on their mind, and it is not surprising that they (5)__________ an image to represent it.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: remarked
Option 2: renewed
Option 3: recurred
Option 4: duplicated
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Correct Answer: recurred
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
"Recur" means to occur again periodically or repeatedly and is the correct choice according to the context of the sentence, which means that the outbreaks occurred several times.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: "The original outbreak of the plague occurred during 1347–51, and outbreaks then recurred several other times after that."
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